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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1941

Page

6

Hogan Seeks Masters Victory After Asheville Showing

Ben Hogan closes strong in Asheville with a two under par final round and a two shot win over Lawson Little. Hogan, aiming for Augusta and the Masters, posted 284 to lead a crowded field that included Sam Snead, Craig Wood, and Sam Snead in pursuit. The windy course and slick greens produced high scores, but Hogan’s late surge solidified his status as a top Masters contender.

Ben Hogan Little Lawson Brent Asheville Hogas Hoga Loles Lille Tloyd Mangeum Craig Wood Sam Berd Sam Shead Jimmy Thomson Sen Iake

Stranahan Captures Arizona Golf Title Contention

Stranahan, the former Ohio junior golf titlist, defeated Kim Bannister of Phoenix to lead in 36-hole trials at Versailles Freny Stranahan, Toledo native and Evans School student, who also placed second in the 180-pound weight class as part of a sports weekend in Tugson.

Tugson Arla Versaille

Hogan Hikes Winnings To $7567 In Amsters Tourney

In Asheville the four day Amsters tourney moved to Augusta after Hogan won the Land of the Sky open for 1200 taking his total to 7567. His second straight victory earns him top money as the winter circuit continues with high finishes by Sarazen Snead and others across multiple events and leader boards.

Asheville N.og Ken McRan Montyke Iagate Augusta Hogan Papro Hinker Tri Gene Sarazen Miami Dives Nelo Wood Torlacroen Metpuden Katy Guldall Ba Olver Morton Smith

The Acting Skull of John Reed Haunts Philadelphia Theater

The acting enthusiast John Reed left a will directing his detached skull to be used after death in Shakespearean performances at Walnut Street theater. Reed aimed to act on stage, and his skull was displayed for years until a theater fire around 1830 destroyed the property room.

Yorke Tor Reed Philadelphia Walmut ST John Reed Walnut Sterel Theater Wim Haraiel Yorick Reed Welsig Lo Tim Okaly

Randolph Triumphs in Amateur Ball Clash

Randolph Ramblers dominated St Anthony's Yellowjackets 4 to 1 on the St Anthony's diamond. Rene Pienpont powered the win with a two base hit and a decisive double, while Ramblers pitchers held the Yellowjackets to minimal scoring.

St. Anthony's Yellowjackets St Anthony's Diamond Rene Phiéapont Flanders Inn St. Anthonys G. Pitenpont FR. Pienpont Daley Katt

Leo High Captures Catholic Championship In Overtime

Chicago March 31 Leo High School nicknamed the Lions won the Catholic tournament title in overtime 49 to 41 over St Francis. The regulation 41 all tie followed a tense late rally by the Saints, with Leo finally pulling away in the extra period scoring four straight field goals.

Chicago Leo High School Leo Oh Theenan St. Francis Missian Wuliet Associated- Prene Kanone Chs Wisconsin A. A Hall Plowshin Wachine Mate Chileaen Leo High Chicaza de Insie Sflanton Catholic Wick School Hacker Hall Jntienanent Borton—Toronte Movle Taatu Tak Ial Roslin Fratna Nathvesl Tanking Michigan Colleeinie A. A Xain Sliver Stalw College Pa—Idehn Jeddy Benthers Ted Veank Kova Enlunihun Northwestern Mroven Bme Minnis Nathooat Princeton N. J Intercollylate Yencing Genea New York New Yorks National AA Ilu Sen Gannlen Memory Lane Paul Mellun Ceritina Killarntuet Benxtins Plitadels Grand Parke Bedsdencourt Imajur Springtirl Firand Hs

College athletics dominate weekend action across multiple leagues

Weekend sports wrap reports Wisconsin and Illinois college teams sweeping wins in major conferences, including A A play and fencing titles. Northwestern and Minnesota chase points in national events while Yale and Princeton show strong showings in intercollegiate competitions amid a flurry of school records and spectators.

Casting Club Sets High Scores at Cotcepeton Park

Beers and Ash ley tied for top with 97 percent in a ball casting event at Cotcepeton park. Other results include Boruch and Danton 45, Lasseel and Astley 36, Bowman and Ashley 93, Rice 93. An ensuing notice aired over KYTSA PAZ.

O. N. Beers E.G. Ashley Cotcepeton Park Jon Boruch Howard Danton Marshall Lasseel Elmer Astley Harvey Bowman Wawailss Ashley Bob Rice

Wilson Lauds Stringer as Best Rookie Seen by Him

Los Angeles March 31 Jimmy Wilson lauds Cubs rookie Lou Stringer as the best he has seen in spring. Stringer, 23, started at second then short after Wilson moved him for a shot at the shortstop role. He hit well in the minors and now clubs the ball, with 22 hits in 9 at bats over a game stretch and 3 home runs among 14 singles, 5 doubles, 3 doubles, driving in six.

Los Angeles Jimmy Wilson Lou Stringer Chicago Cubs Priven Wilson Stringer Cub Billy Herman Stan Hack Billy Myers Cincinnati Uerth Strings Cubs

Spanish American league opener prep by Los Santos

F de Los Santos basebatters drill for the Spanish American league opener on April 22 at Van Deele field. Grover Ridgeway pitched for St Gerard's, winning 10-1 over the Troyd Barbers at Pittman-Billivan. Ridgeway mowed down Harriers through two perfect innings and drove in two hits in three trips. Batterage details show Gerard's 2 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 and Barbers 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3.

F. de Los Santos van Deele Field Grover Ridgeway St. Gerard’s Barbers Pittman-Billivan

Softball game details unclear and partially garbled

The readable parts mention a softball game on Sunday at Peres ville with an Eastwin and Sbac victory, a call to contact for details at GSO, and a meeting Tuesday night. Other fragments reference a grocery event and a practice schedule, but the text is heavily garbled with many unreadable words.

Apanhes Peresville GSO

Cook-Kirksey Golf Team Wins With 74

The Cook Kirksey golf team clinched a 74 net score with Cambinian belt shears. Mrs 7, MM Cook and Col OT led the foursome at the Fort Sunt station hospital event. Two runners up included Mrs V Braineeek and Madam 4 W Leuceh finishing with 78. Woodland Jr. and Major De Senreau won the consolation prize. W R McKinnay carded a hole in one on the fifth hole using a No 5 iron.

MM Cook Kirksey Metz W. R. McKinnay Nis Tito

Chevigny Visits Texas Coach Seeks Baseball Link

Jack Chevigny former Texas football coach visited San Antonio on business and denied interest in coaching jobs. He said his Mount Vernon head-quarters and business ties brought him to the area while noting a casual interest in local posts. He attended a Sunday baseball game between Reston and St. Leslie.

Jack Chevigny University of Texas Dana X. Bible San Antonio Chevigny Mount Vernon Texas Mary's

College Men Allowed to Box in Army Navy Sanction

State College news reports boxing officials granting permission for college boxers to participate in Army and Navy programs without losing college eligibility. The rule change, announced after NLCS A A championship, allows students to compete for armed force teams during national emergencies while remaining bonafide college athletes. Idaho led unofficial team honors with three individual champions. LSU and others also claimed titles in a 66-entry field.

State College Armed Forces of Unites States Bnins Ad Melinal Louisiana State University of Baton Rouge Tha Idaho Ted Kara Frank Karn Laune Erickson Utter Nose Houthweaderd Louisiana Institute Clene Rankin Wisconsin Eitan Tablaeson Californ Aggica Rodney Delaire Louisiana State Paul Stally Penn State Lan Campbell Louisiana

Leahy Praises Rockne At Notre Dame Memorial

Leahy says Notre Dame cannot imitate Rockne but can follow his steps as athletic director Frank Leahy delivered a memorial eulogy for Knute Rockne at a breakfast after the memorial service. The St Joseph Valley Monogram Club arranged the ceremony with Rev Brennan officiating and a wreath laid at Rockne's grave in Highland Cemetery.

Sounml Bend Ind UPI Frank Leahy Oke University of Notre Dame Knute Rockne Roskne Rockne Centurion Coach Rockne Callanwoon Falls Notre Dame Selah Leahy Namin Rack Notre Deamne Elith St. Joseph Valley Monogram’ Club Thomas F. Nrennan Dillon Chapel Wighland Cemetery

Archery results and scores from Maniay league meet

Faint OCR reads list of archers and scores from a Maniay club meet at Alamo Rownies hamilearn arendy. Names include Moor head, Martin 9A, Leroy Denaiangro 14, Ed Drejas fr 104, Ottason 8 R, shipmai 67, Charles wek ast, Mixon TORR, Madehead 638, and Eckhert 99.

AN. Gaesman Maniay Fine Alamo Rownies Hamilearn Arendy TARE Rheatts Moorhead Mk. Martin F.C. Ita Leroy Denaiangro Drejas Fw. Ottason Shipmai Charles 'Wekast Mixon Torr Madehead Brelan OR Eckhert Mintle Ma Shipmann

Rules committee backs universal adoption of new basketball standards

Kansas City March 31 the fan bank board rules committee recommended universal adoption of the new playing equipment including fan shaped boards and glass backboards with standard size balls. The 14 hour session heard 200 college coaches urge standardization, while officials noted mixed views.

Kansas City Beskolall Ahnprd H. Y. Potter Chlenge Questionnelle

San Antonio Racer Killed In Track Accident

Funeral arrangements were being made for Giles M. Arrott of San Antonio after a fatal racing accident Sunday. Arrott, driving a streamlined vehicle, was overturned near an embankment when his car fell beneath it.

Giles M. Arrott San Antonio

Rockne Still Lives at Notre Dame Ten Years After Death

SOUTH BEND Ind March 3 Ten years after Rockne’s death the Notre Dame football legend’s influence and coaching legacy remain central to the program. Bart Willgan notes Rockne’s dramatic personality and strategic genius shaped generations of players and the school spirit.

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